English Ministry Pastor

Start Date:

Immediately
Hours per Week:
This is a full-time 35 working-hours position
Remuneration: starting from $64,000 plus benefits (based on experience, qualifications and review after 3 months probation)

Burnaby Pacific Grace Church is currently looking for an English Ministry Pastor with a calling to serve in a multi-generation and multi-cultural, English-speaking congregation, located in North Burnaby.

Job Purpose:

The English Ministry (EM) pastor is responsible for the church’s overall English Ministry (Grade 7 – adults). They monitor and develop the spiritual maturity of members through worship, discipleship, fellowship, and evangelism within the English Ministry. The EM pastor provides pastoral care and assists in planning the church direction and provides leadership and guidance in all areas of the church related to the English congregation.

The successful candidate will work closely with the senior pastor, children’s pastor, youth pastor/worker, the pastoral and staff team, and will be held accountable by the deacon board.

About BPGC:
Burnaby Pacific Grace Church (BPGC) began in 1990 as a Cantonese-speaking church reaching out to immigrating families from Hong Kong in the early 1990s. Sensing a need in the late 90s for the development of the next generation, the English congregation was established. Over the years, by God’s grace, the church has continued to flourish with the English ministry consisting of 70+ regular attendees weekly.

BPGC is affiliated with the British Columbia Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (BCMB).

Job Description:

A. Worship

Oversee the Sunday worship ministry

Sunday pulpit preaching (average twice a month)

Coordinate pulpit schedule for the English Ministry

Officiate communion and baptism when needed

B. Discipleship

Monitor and assist the spiritual growth of members

Equip teachers, leaders and counselors through mentorship and training

Oversee the direction and planning of the Discipleship Ministry:
Sunday School and Discipleship Pathways

Recruit and support Sunday School teachers

Assist Sunday School teachers with curriculum development and teach Sunday schoolwhen needed

C. Fellowship/Small groups

Oversee the direction of fellowship, small group, and community time ministry

Recruit and support counsellors and leaders in planning programs

Work with counsellors and leaders to evaluate the spiritual growth of small groups/fellowships

Participate or lead small groups/fellowships

D. Evangelism

Work with the Mission Board to plan and coordinate programs

Recruit and support leaders in planning English Ministry outreach programs

Encourage members to participate in mission and evangelism activities

E. General Duties

Work and collaborate with the pastoral & staff team, deacons, and ministry leads

Attend monthly Deacon Board meetings, staff meetings twice a month, and Annual General Meeting

Provide monthly ministry reports to the Senior Pastor and Deacon Board

Attend and oversee English prayer meetings

Participate in and support MB Conference events

Assist deacons and ministry leaders in developing the annual English Ministry plan andbudget

Supervise and mentor English ministry associate and youth pastors, workers or interns

Provide marital counseling. Officiate weddings (or work towards certification), funerals,and other services if needed

Visit and provide care for members

Qualifications:

A committed follower of Christ

A theological degree from an accredited North American evangelical theological seminary, preferably with a Master of Divinity, or equivalent

Agree and subscribe to the Canadian Mennonite Brethren Confession of Faith

Obtain pastoral credentials from BCMB within two years of employment

Experience navigating the intricacies of a multicultural church would be an asset but not required

At least 2 years of full-time pastoral ministry experience with supervisory responsibilitiesover junior staff will be an asset

Ability to communicate in Cantonese would be an asset but not required

Criminal record check required

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.